{"id":193879,"date":"2023-09-08T11:02:42","date_gmt":"2023-09-08T11:02:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.welovecycling.com\/wide\/?p=193879"},"modified":"2023-09-08T11:02:42","modified_gmt":"2023-09-08T11:02:42","slug":"molano-on-winning-stage-12-this-victory-is-for-my-team-and-my-family","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.welovecycling.com\/wide\/2023\/09\/08\/molano-on-winning-stage-12-this-victory-is-for-my-team-and-my-family\/","title":{"rendered":"Molano on Winning Stage 12: \u2018This victory is for my team and my family\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"

In the exhilarating stage 12 of the Vuelta a Espa\u00f1a, an unforeseen mechanical mishap meant Australian sprinter Kaden Groves could not contest for another victory, paving the way for Juan Sebasti\u00e1n Molano to seize the lead in the final stretch in Zaragoza. This triumph was marked as an exemplary collaboration between Molano and his UAE-Emirates teammate Rui Olivera who staged a crucial leadout in the race’s defining moment.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Molano’s success came after an intense contest where the Alpecin-Deceuninck team, with Groves at the helm, led the peloton throughout the majority of the stage. The team’s strategy had been to dominate one of the Vuelta’s few predetermined sprint stages. However, the meticulous plan began to unravel a few hundred meters from the finish line when Olivera surpassed the Alpecin frontline, catapulting Molano towards a spectacular victory.<\/p>\n

The joyous Molano did not hold back his exhilaration, stating to the TV broadcasters, \u201cI\u2019m very happy. Thanks to my team, they did amazingly. This victory is for my team and my family.\u201d A reflection of their precisely executed strategy, he further detailed, \u201cWe did it how it was planned. On the last corner, we had to be close to the font on the fences and open up at this point.\u201d<\/p>\n

The final sprint to the finish line was far from smooth, with Olivera describing it as \u201cchaos\u201d in a conversation with GCN+.<\/a> Despite the frantic energy, he recounted his confidence during the decisive moment, saying, \u201cWith one kilometre to go, we were a bit stuck but I knew we had to wait.\u201d Olivera’s belief in Molano’s capabilities was unshaken, stating, \u201cI knew I had the legs from the other day and I knew if I timed it well I could perform a good leadout. I knew Molano would be on my wheel. When I saw him passing me and no one coming close, I felt like this victory was my own.\u201d<\/p>\n

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\ud83d\ude0d\u00a1Aqu\u00ed ten\u00e9is las mejores fotos de la etapa 12!<\/p>\n

\ud83d\udcf8 A selection of the best photos from stage 12!<\/p>\n

\ud83d\udcf2 M\u00e1s fotos \/ More photos on https:\/\/t.co\/rCn67bhhG6<\/a>#LaVuelta23<\/a> – \ud83d\udcf8 @cxcling<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/B55YtQy9pg<\/a><\/p>\n

— La Vuelta (@lavuelta) September 7, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n